A Word From Our Principal
Dear St. Francis Borgia School Families,
We are excited to inform you that plans are well underway for the Fall 2021-22 school year. There will be a committee that will help structure our drop-off and pick-up procedures in the fall. Furthermore, parents will be made aware of a plethora of opportunities to become involved in events and activities next year – information and sign-up information will be shared.
Mask requirements will remain for the remainder of the school year. Childcare and summer activities starting on June 11th will follow the points outlined below.
We know that vaccines are available for anyone 12 years old and up. We anticipate a vaccine for younger kids, possibly later this summer. Knowing this and given our current data, the trajectory, and lessons learned throughout this school year, St. Francis Borgia Catholic School is planning a normal 2021-2022 school year based on the currently available information.
The below points are what we expect for fall. Updates will be communicated as additional information is available.
· No face-covering required - optional
· No contact tracing - due to optional face coverings
· No quarantining - due to optional face coverings
· No physical distancing - normal spacing
· Regular school schedules, events, and activities
· One lunch/recess period – alternating K – 4, 5 - 8
· One all-school mass – day yet to be determined
· Virtual Instruction will only be offered with documented COVID conditions.
Mitigation measures that are part of our infrastructure and will continue:
- Increased outside air into our HVAC
- 8 -10 air exchanges per classroom per hour, per ASHRAE standards
- 13 MERV filters installed in HVAC units
- Use of all microfibre cloths and mops
- Handwashing stations located throughout the schools
- Hand Sanitizer stations located throughout the schools
- Electrostatic disinfectant wide-area backpack sprayers will be purchased
There continues to be constructive dialogue with the committee members that established our COVID school plan. We will continue to work collaboratively to put a strong plan in place for the fall. Thank you for your continued support as we navigate the guidelines presented, maintain protocol, and look to future planning within “normal” circumstances.
I am sorry to inform you that Dan Davis, a former SFB school parent, passed away from cancer on May 14th. He was a devoted husband to Beth, and their four sons, all graduates of SFB in recent years. Dan served our community in many generous ways and certainly will be missed. Please see the obituary link for additional information.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Many Blessings,
Amy Royes
